Security Officer I Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Children's Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children's Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children's Hospital of Michigan, Children's Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides protection to hospital, patients, visitors, employees and their property.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• Minimum of two years college course work in criminal justice, security administration or related program, and (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• Completion of State of Michigan MCOLES certified police academy and (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security administration or related area with participation in security or law enforcement through an internship or volunteer work.
• Valid State of Michigan driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Presents a visible security presence in order to prevent the appearance of criminal opportunity.
• Performs patrols of assigned area; maintains awareness of environment and observes potential security risks.
• Assists patients, guests, and staff by providing general information.
• Provides access control by checking badges and passes and identification of persons entering the hospital.
• Checks packages being brought into or removed from hospital building and grounds.
• Performs public service duties as needed (i.e., escorts patients, guests or employees; assists persons locked out of vehicles or rooms).
• Investigates complaints regarding parking, safety and security matters, disorderly or suspicious persons.
• Prepares reports documenting all significant events and investigations.
• May patrol parking lots and decks to maintain security.
• Monitors security and fire equipment, such as alarms, cameras, control gates.
• Engages in opportunities for additional education and training in criminal law, first aid, defensive tactics.
• Assists in releasing bodies from morgue.
• Responds to Emergency Codes in accordance with Hospital and/or Security Department policies.
• Promotes the values of the DMC by demonstrating supportive behaviors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees